Long County Inmate Roster

Long County booking reports are public records maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Ludowici, Georgia. Every person booked into the Long County Jail has a record on file with the sheriff that includes their name, charges, and booking date. Georgia law makes these records available to the public, and the sheriff is required to keep them updated and accessible. To find out who is in the Long County Jail, review recent bookings, or request copies of records, contact the sheriff's office in Ludowici.

Long County Sheriff's Office Jail Records

The Long County Sheriff's Office in Ludowici runs the county jail and is the primary keeper of all booking records in the county. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must maintain a jail docket for every person taken into custody. That docket is open to the public. You can view it at the jail or request copies through a written request.

Long County is in southeastern Georgia, not far from the coast. It borders Liberty County, which is home to Fort Stewart. The area sees law enforcement activity from county deputies as well as state and local police. Any civilian arrested in Long County and taken to jail will have a booking record on file with the Long County Sheriff.

Booking records include the person's name, date of birth, booking date and time, and the charges at the time of arrest. These charges can change as the case moves through the courts. A booking record is not a conviction. Many people are booked and released quickly when charges do not stick, or they go to trial and are found not guilty.

If you need to check on someone in the Long County Jail or want older booking records, call the sheriff's office in Ludowici. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and explain how to request documents. Written open records requests must be answered within three business days.

Open Records Requests in Long County

Georgia's Open Records Act covers jail booking records. Make a request in person or by writing. The agency has three business days to respond. They can charge for copying but not for search time.

Some records are exempt. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, records tied to active investigations or records that could put someone at risk may be withheld. Juvenile records are generally not public. If a request is denied, the agency must say why in writing and cite the specific law that applies.

Booking photos are handled separately under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. Georgia limits when mugshots can be released, especially for people who were not convicted. Ask the Long County Sheriff's Office what is available and submit a formal written request for booking photos if needed.

State Resources for Inmate Lookup

If someone from Long County was convicted and given a prison sentence, they may have been transferred to a Georgia state facility. Use the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find state prison inmates by name. The GDC database shows current facility and basic case details.

VINE lets you track an inmate's custody status and get notified when it changes. Sign up at vinelink.com with the person's name or ID. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains GCIC, which holds statewide criminal history records. GCIC is not publicly searchable online. Law enforcement and authorized agencies can access it. For questions about how to get criminal history records in Georgia, call the GBI at 404-244-2639.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association statewide jail report is shown below:

As of January 2026, Georgia held about 25,487 county jail inmates statewide, with about 67.9% awaiting trial. Long County follows the same system.

Court Records for Long County

Booking records show arrests. Court records show the legal proceedings that followed. These are different documents kept by different offices. Long County cases are handled in the Superior Court for felonies and the State Court for misdemeanors. The Georgia Courts website has court contact information and guidance on accessing records.

Some court records may be sealed or restricted. Under the First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60) and the record restriction law (O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37), certain people can have their records sealed from public view after completing a case without a conviction. A restricted record will not appear in standard public searches.

How to Find Long County Booking Records

Call the Long County Sheriff's Office in Ludowici first. Ask whether the person is currently in custody and request available booking information. For copies of records, ask how to submit a written open records request. Include the person's name, date of birth if available, and the approximate booking date.

The search tool on this page searches public records databases and may return booking or arrest data for Long County. Online results may not always be current. For accurate and up-to-date data, contact the sheriff's office directly. That is the authoritative source for all booking records in Long County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Long County and each has its own jail and booking records.